Alternative Manufacturing: Metalworking Fluids - The Whole Perspective

Chicago, Illinois - The manufacturing industry is dependent on metalworking fluids to aid in extending tool life, enhancing productivity and reducing waste. Known as the “necessary evil”, understanding the use of metalworking fluids from the perspective of more than just the end-user helps all involved to gain insight into the how, where, when, what and why of this valuable resource. This presentation will take a detailed look into the perspective of the metalworking fluid manufacturer, the regulating agencies, the waste treatment facilities, and the end user. Each has a different perspective.  Understanding and appreciating each perspective will help all involved to manufacture, use and treat metalworking fluids as an asset versus a necessary evil.

About the speaker

Brian K. Hovik graduated from Brigham Young University in 1985 with a degree in Manufacturing Engineering.  Upon graduation he started his nearly 30-year career with the Boeing Company in Auburn, WA.  He earned a MBA in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix in 2005.  During his career he was involved with nearly all aspects of aircraft manufacturing including NC Programming, Tool Design, Process Engineering, Machining and R&D.  During the last 20 years of his career he served as the Metalworking Fluids Technical Focal for the Boeing Enterprise along with working in the Machining R&D Group.  He is active with both SME & STLE and serves on technical committees.  He holds two US patents and has authored numerous white papers and educational presentations.

He retired from Boeing in August of 2014 but has remained active in the industry.  He was hired by Chemetall Americas as a consultant in 2014 and is now a full-time Market Manager for the Aerospace Group specializing in metalworking fluids.  He currently splits time between a home in the Cascade Mountains near Leavenworth, Washington and a home in Mesquite, Nevada; travelling north & south with the ducks and geese to find the sun…